Congratulations on completing your initial training with BTS. You now have the opportunity to display all of your skills in a class situation.  As you prepare to submit your assessment, please complete the following:

Submit a DVD, Mini DV tape or VHS tape of yourself teaching all tracks in a live class setting.  You must:

  • Use the release on which you were initially trained
  • Have at least 5 people in your class

Set up the camera to face you directly, except for Group Ride so your movements are clearly seen from the front.  Ask your participants to give you space in the middle of the floor for a clear view. Set up the camera at a 45 degree angle, rather than straight on, so your movements are clearly seen from the side. Confirm that your voice and music are each clearly audible. The camera must run from the beginning to the end of the class without stopping.

Only DVD, standard definition Mini DV tapes or standard 7 ½ x 4 VHS tapes are accepted. If you submit your assessment in an incorrect format or the format is not assessable due to missing tracks or audio difficulties, you will be requested to submit a second assessment.  Make a back-up copy for yourself.

If you are creating your video in a DVD format please review the helpful links below that give a step-by-step tutorial on formatting the DVD.

Preparing Your Video Using Windows XP:
To import your video to your computer from your video camera, click here.
To burn your video, use the DVD burning software that came with your computer (for example, Sonic DVDIt, MyDVD, neoDVD and others).

Preparing Your Video Using Windows Vista:
Windows Vista comes with software that makes creating movies easy. The software is called MovieMaker and DVDMaker. For instructions on how to import your video to your computer from your video camera and burn a DVD, click here.

Preparing Your Video Using Mac OS X:
Mac OS X comes with software that makes creating movies easy. The software is called iMovie and iDVD. For instructions on how to import your video to your computer from your video camera and burn a DVD, click here.

Don’t forget to test your DVDs before your submission by playing it in a DVD Player.

More Helpful Information:
Windows MovieMaker website
Windows DVDMaker website
Apple iMovie website

Apple iDVD website

Complete the Assessment cover sheet.  Completion of the top half of the form is mandatory.

A fee of $35 U.S. ($40 CDN) must accompany your assessment (Non-U.S. residents must pay by credit card or U.S. Money Order).

Please Note: If the camcorder you use to record your video uses mini-DVDs (3-inch DVDs) instead of cassette tapes, be sure to “finalize” your disc in your camcorder to ensure that we can play your video. To learn how to finalize your video, consult the manual that came with your camcorder. As always, be sure to test your DVDs in a set-top DVD player before submitting them.

Mail your DVD or VHS, cover sheet and payment to:

Body Training Systems (BTS)
Attn: Assessment Department
2130 Newmarket Parkway
Marietta, GA  30067
USA

Thank you and good luck in your preparation.

We look forward to seeing you on screen soon.

  

 

Evaluate yourself using the assessment form before mailing your DVD/VHS. Ensure you meet all the criteria listed on page 1 of these guidelines. The assessment form can be found immediately following the assessment cover sheet.

All aspects evaluated in assessment are shown on the program assessment form. You will receive one of the following results:

Pass – You have achieved the minimum qualification standards and are eligible to be covered by the BTS product liability clause.

Fail – You have not met the minimum qualification standards and must resubmit a new assessment using the same release within 30 days of receiving your results. There are no additional fees to resubmit.

Once you pass assessment, there is no update required. Quarterly educational opportunities are optional and encouraged.

If you are unable to complete your assessment within 90 days of initial training: Stop teaching this BTS program immediately. Neither you nor the club will be covered by the BTS product liability clause until you pass assessment.

You may order one program release before receiving your assessment results. However, you must order this release within 90 days of initial training. Once you pass assessment, you will receive information on AutoShip and discount pricing.

Click here to download the "Assessment Cover Sheet" you need to submit with your assessment videos.